Additional House Republicans are tired and want to leave right away. If they do, there is a real chance that Democrats could gain control of the House.
How could Hakeem Jeffries become Speaker before the Election?
Chad Pergram of Fox News posted:
But Fox News has been informed that other Republicans are frustrated and might depart before the end of the Congress. Some are simply annoyed. Others don't want to face reporters asking them questions about the latest statements from former President Trump.
The Senate shifted control from Republicans to Democrats during the 107th Congress in 2001. There was an unusual situation in the Senate in the 1950s.
At one point, Democrats had more seats than Republicans but still stayed in the 'minority.' However, the House has never switched control mid-Congress.
“House Republicans do have to be worried about holding their majority,” said Darrell West of the Brookings Institution. “It would be extraordinarily unusual. I mean, stuff like that just does not happen. But it shows the divisions within the Republican House caucus.”
This is why House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., regarded House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as the “leader of the Congress” last week.
“His title may not be Speaker of the House,” said Aguilar. “But he has the votes. He has the confidence of a significant portion of members.” But, if a few more Republicans step down? At this rate, Jeffries could be Speaker of the House before it’s all over.
What Would Happen If Hakeem Jeffries Became Speaker?
The House has never changed control in mid-Congress before but if it did, the nation could see a dash to pass vital legislation like never before. Basic bipartisan legislation like foreign aid to Ukraine and the bill to secure the border would fly through the House and Senate. Democrats would try to pass bills to codify Roe and protect reproductive care access nationally. There would also be a push to restore and expand the tax credits that successfully reduced child poverty during the pandemic.
The door would be open for Democrats to do things that voters want in an unprecedented election year push.
It would be amazing to see, and it is only a couple of more Republican departures away from happening.
